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RADISH (Summer Varieties)— Continued. 



:NK\V "WHITE STKASBUKG. This valuable variety 

 ■was introduced by us eigrht years ago, and is now the most 

 popular summer radisli grown. Of handsome oblong 

 ■shape, tapering beautifully to a point, both skin and flesh are 

 pure ■white and almost transparent, very tender and of a de- 

 liglitful pungent taste. It can be pulled five -weeks from 

 time of sowing the seed and continues to grow without losing 

 its fine qualitv, and remains in a tender condition longer 

 than anv other summer sort. There is much cheap and 

 spurious seed being offered. Procure your stock direct 

 from the introducers, and have it reliable. Pkt., .5c.; oz., 

 JOc; 341b.. 2.5c.; lb., 7.3c.; 5 lbs. and over, 60c. per lb. 



LAKGE AVHITE SU^JLMEK TCKNIP, or GLOBE. 

 A general favorite: of large turnip shape and beautiful form, 

 pure -white skin and flesh, very cri.sp. Our strain of this 

 varietv is the finest known to Philadelphia and New York 

 truckers. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; % lb., uOc; lb.. 60c.; 5 lbs., S2.^i5. 



CHAKTEER, or SHEPHERD KADISH. A variety 

 ■of the Long Scarlet, originated in Western Pennsylvania. It 

 is exceedingly handsome and attractive, being of a deep 

 •crimson color at the top. and blending off to almost ■white at 

 the bottom. It is very tender, and remains so for a long 

 time after attaining its growth, an important feature to the 

 market gardener. Pkt., 5c.; oz., lOc; lUb.. 20c.; lb., 6.5c. 



OEIVE-SH.\PED GOLDEN YEEEOW. This is a fine 

 new German radish, equally well adapted as an early forc- 

 ing or summer radish. It is of very rapid growth and fine 

 <iuality, flesh white, tender, crisp and brittle. The outside 

 skin is a bright, fresh vellow. and has a ver\- small top. Pkt., 

 5c.: oz.. 1.5c.; 141b.. 3.=^c.": lb.. S1.20. 



long White Naples. A long, clear, white radish ; crisp, 

 tender and mild. Pkt., oc: oz., lUc; '4 lb., 2.5e.; lb.. 70c. 



TVHITE GL4NT STCTTGAKT. Will produc-e roots 

 of e.vcellent quality and as large as a winter radish, in six to 

 eight weeks after sowing. Pkt., oc: oz., lOc; 341b-. 2oc.; lb., 

 70c. 



NEW SURPRISE. A variety from Spain, verj- early, 

 light brown skin, pure white flesh, crisp and tender keeps 

 -in fine eating condition without getting pithy for a long time. 

 Pkt.. .5c.: oz.. lOc: K lb.. 2-5c.: lb. 90c. 



NEW CEUE.STIAE, or "WHITE CHIN"E.SE. Has 

 been grown for a few years past by California gardeners, 

 ■who obtained it direct from China. It is an "All-Seasons 

 Radish." being ready for use when three inches long and 

 continues until nearly six inches long. Flesh firm, solid and 

 pure white. Pkt.. .5e.: oz.. 10c.: 3^ lb.. 2.5c.: lb., 8.5c. 



RADISH-Winter Varieties. 



CHTSA ROSE "WTNTEK. One of the best -winter va- 

 rieties, bright rose-colored ; fle.sh white, finu and of superior 

 qualitv. Pkt.. .5c.: oz.. lOc: i^lh.. .•?0c.; lb.. $1.00. 



ROUND BLACK SPANaSH. A fine globe-shap«ed 

 radish, very popular with the Germans, known as Seltip; 

 good qualitv and flavor. Pkt.. 5c.: oz.. lOc; J^lb., ■25c.; lb., 

 SOc. 



Long Black Spanish. A large winter variety ; one of 

 the hardiest, with dark green leaves; firm in texture, keep- 

 ing until spring. Pkt.. .5c.: oz.. lOc; Mlb -- 2-V.: lb., 7.5c. 



C.ALIFORSLA 3IAJVDIOTH WHITE. A winter va- 

 riety growing t-welve inches long: -white fleshed, firm and of 

 excellent quality. It is the largest radish grown, called by 

 some the Mammoth Russian. Pkt., -50.: oz.. lOc: lb.. Sl.OO. 



SPINACH. 



One ounce Tvill sow one hundred feet of drill. Twelve 

 pounds Tvill sow one acre. 



Market Gardeners desiring to purchase by the 

 bushel -will be giTen special prices on application. 



AMERICAN ROUND-SEEDED SAVOY, orBLOOMS- 

 DALESPINACH. Our Celebrated Philadelphia Stock. 

 Our entire stock of this verysuperior variety is Pennsylvania 

 gro-wn. of 1891 crop, and -we guarantee it to possess everj' 

 import.int quality that makes this valuable sort so popular. 

 The leaves are large, thick, finely curled, heavy, are produced 

 in great numbers, and stand handling and transportation 

 better than an> other sort. By far the l>est and most produc- 

 tive spinach in cultivation. Pkt., 5c.: oz., lOc.; lb..40c.: 5 lbs., 

 $1.25 : 10 lbs. and over. 20c. per lb. 



ENKHUIZEN, LONG STANT)ING. This genuine long 

 standing spinach was first imported and introduced by us sev- 

 eral years ago. We have often seen it stand so long that the 

 leaves actually turned yellow before shooting to seed, hence 

 its great value for spring sowing. The leaves are round, 

 large, unusually thick, deeply curled and of a fine dark- 

 green color. Our stock is grown in Holland especially for 

 us. This variety is superior to the ordinary Long Standing 

 ofl'ered in manv catalogues. Pkt., 5c. ; oz., lOc; 34lb-, 15c.; lb., 

 40c.:51bs..S1.25. 



NORFOLK SAVOY. A large, curled varietv, with 

 thick, fleshv leaves. Pkt.. .5c.: oz.. lOc: 141b.. loc: lb., a5c. 



N"EW THICK-LEAVED ROUND. Produces large, 

 thick, dark green, crumpled leaves; does not run to seed 

 quickly. Pkt., 5c.: oz., lOc; %\b., 15c.; lb., 40c. 



N-EW LOXG STA2CDI>-G PHICKLY SPINACH. 



NEW LONG STANTDING PRICKLY. This new va- 

 riety, now offered for the first time, is the Largest, Thickest 

 Leaved and Best Keeping Spinach we have ever seen. 

 It is very hardy and a wonderful improvement on the old 

 prickly spinach. It is one of the best for spring sowing, and 

 is equally desirable for summer. It gives the largest weight 

 of thick, tender leaves of any sort and remains a long time 

 in condition for use. Pkt.. .5e.; oz.. lOc: ^4lb., 20e.; lb., 60c. 



KEW ZE.4LAN-D SPIN"ACH (Tetragonia ExpansaV 

 Produces leaves in great abundance throughout the entire 

 summer, succeeding when the ordinary spinach would not 

 even grow. Sow in Slav, where the plants are to stand. 

 Pkt.. .5c.: oz., lOc: M lb., .-JOc. : lb.. 90e. 



SALSIFY-Oyster Plant. 



One ounce will sow about sixty feet of drill. 



>LAJE>IOTH SANDWICH ISLAND. This new Sal- 

 sify first introduced from the .Sandwich Islands, grows fully 

 double the size of the Long White, and is superior in quality. 

 It is pure white in color and is invaluable to market gar- 

 deners. Pkt.. lOc; oz.. JOc; Ji lb.. 50c.; lb., SI. 7-5. 



Long White. The old favorite variety ; the tops can 

 also be used in the spring, dressed like asparagus. Pkt.. 

 .5c.; oz.. 1.5c: 141b.. 40c.: lb.. SI. 25. 



Scorzonera, or Black. Pkt., 10c. ; oz.. 2.5c.: lb., S2..50. 



SQUASH. 



One ounce will plant twenty to forty hills, according to 

 .size of seed. Four to six pounds will plant one acre. 



Summer Varieties. 



NTEW S'WTSET NUT. See Novelties, page 15. Pkt.. 

 lOc; oz.. .50c; % lb., Sl.50. 



>rEW MAMMOTH WHITE BUSH SQCASH. 

 NEW :>tAl\IMOTH WHITE BUSH, SCOLLOPED. 



An improved strain of the well-known White Bush, or Patty 

 Pan Squash growing uniformly to twice the size. They ripen 

 early; skin a handsome ^vhite color, and ■wonderfully pro- 

 ductive. Pkt.. -50.; oz., lOc; % lb., 2-5c.: lb., 80c. 



EARLY WHITE SCALLOP BUSH, or PATTY 

 PAJV. A popular varietv. grows to large size, and bears an 

 abundant crop. Pkt.. .5e'; oz.. lOc: ii lb., 20c.; lb.. 60c. 



Early Golden Bush. Similar to the preceding, but 

 of a deep orange color. Pkt.. .5c.: oz.lOc; '4 lb., 20c.: lb.. 65c. 



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